Effectiveness of Myofascial Release in Patients With Chronic Post Sternotomy Pain Syndrome

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age55-65
SponsorCairo University

About this trial

The main aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Myofascial release in patients with chronic sternotomy pain.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Chronic Post-sternotomy pain (CPSP), defined as discomfort at the thorax after cardiac surgery, persisting for at least 2 months, and without apparent cause (I.e., such as infection or the underlying disease that motivated the surgery).

Age between 55 to 65 years old.

All patients will be under full medical supervision.

Adherence to informed consent.

Disqualifiers

Neuromuscular disorders.

Any Active hemorrhage.

The presence of an unstable cardiac, pulmonary or cerebral pathology.

Poor cognition and mentality.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Myofascial release
  • Breathing exercises
  • Pharmacological treatment

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators